- TripBuzz found 148 things to do with kids in or near Alton, Illinois, including 135 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Louis, Florissant, Edwardsville and St. Charles.
- From Bowl Haven to National Great Rivers Museum, the Alton area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Haunted Tours, History Museums, Bowling and Theaters.
- Less than thirty minutes from St. Louis, the city of Alton has a rich history. First, it is home to the tallest recorded man, Robert Wadlow, as well as jazz legend Miles Davis. The town was also important to the Underground Railroad and later served as the site for the Lincoln-Douglas presidential debate. Today Alton is a growing city with an emphasis on history, culture, the arts and entertainment.
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Hosting performing arts events for the community, Florissant Civic Center often features plays and musicals. The center also hosts concerts and singing tributes for rock and roll, blues, and classic Americana music.
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Florissant Valley Park is a 30-acre outdoor park that is home to a playground, a soccer field, an indoor pool, and a .25-mile walking path. The track can be used for running, jogging, or biking.
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1 Saint Ferdinand Park Drive, Florissant, MO 63031
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Spread across 64 acres of land, Saint Ferdinand Park is home to a summer concert series which is held adjacent to the lake. The park itself maintains standard facilities like six ball fields, horseshoe courts, a sand volleyball court, tennis courts, and four playground areas.
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Owned and Operated by the local school district, the Little Creek Nature Area is a 97 acre outdoor opportunity for education about nature, biology, environmental science, ecology, and the past with its living history feature.
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Guests come to bowl and stay to eat at Crest Bowl. The alley has happy hour and lunch specials and there are many opportunities to host meetings, parties, and large group events.
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Sunset Park is a 90-acre outdoor park that is home to the Sunset Nature Lodge, which can be rented for select occasions. The park also has a trail that runs along the shore of the Missouri River.
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Preserved by a non-profit foundation, Old St. Ferdinand Shrine is a historic shrine built by early French settlers to the region. The foundation hosts community events like pancake breakfasts, festivals, house tours, and concerts at the building.
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The Tri-City Speedway is a dirt track oval that regularly features automobile racing across a variety of classes and vehicle types, from midgets to sprint cars. The track has large seating areas, an infield, and allows camping in designated areas.
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20 Patterson Plz, Florissant, MO 63031
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Florissant's Olympiad Gymnastic Training Centers has been in operation for over 35 years. The center offers classes, camps, and individualized lessons in competitive and recreational gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading for kids from toddler age to teen age.
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Dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and increasing awareness of local history and culture, the Florissant Valley Historical Society maintains the Taille de Noyer house and museum. The society sponsors a variety of events year-round.